Fox News Hourly Update – 10PM ET 09/03/2025 Newscast

Date: September 4, 2025
Host: Lisa Licera
Duration: ~4 minutes

Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update covered a range of significant news topics as of September 3, 2025, including changes to vaccine mandates in Florida, a new ICE detention facility at Angola Prison, legal developments at Harvard University, abortion pill legislation in Texas, advancements in a Long Island serial killer case, congressional proceedings, Pacific hurricane activity, and a major announcement regarding Radiohead’s reunion.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Florida Moving to Eliminate All Childhood Vaccine Mandates

Time: 00:02–00:52

• Announcement: Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, with Governor DeSantis' support, declared an effort to end all childhood vaccine mandates in the state.
• Core Rationale: Focused on personal liberty and the belief that individuals (and parents) should have exclusive decision-making power over vaccines.
  • Quote: “Your body is a gift from God ... what you put into your body is because of your relationship with your body and your God. I don't have that right.”
    — Joseph Ladapo (00:21)
• Implementation: State health officials will review which vaccines can be removed from mandatory schedules unilaterally versus those needing legislative approval. Current requirements include DTaP, MMR, Hep B, chickenpox, polio, among others.
• Broader Context: Contrasted with an alliance among the governors of Washington, Oregon, and California to create their own vaccine recommendations, citing fears of federal politicization of the CDC.

2. New ICE Detention Facility at Angola Prison

Time: 01:13–01:20

• Announcement: An ICE detention facility opened within the Louisiana Angola Prison, notorious for previous allegations of inmate mistreatment.
• Details:
  • Capacity of up to 400; 200 “criminal illegal aliens” scheduled for detention.
  • Quote: “We now have about 200 criminal illegal aliens who are scheduled to be detained here at this facility. The capacity will be up to 400.”
    — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem (01:13)
• Background: Ongoing concerns and legal actions regarding conditions for inmates, including field labor and extreme heat, were mentioned to provide context.

3. Legal and Political Updates

A. Harvard University Funding Reversal

• A federal judge in Boston reversed over $2.6 billion in federal funding cuts to Harvard.

B. Texas Abortion Legislation

• Texas legislature approved a bill allowing Texans to sue out-of-state abortion pill providers; awaiting Governor Abbott’s signature.

4. Serial Killer Case & Forensic DNA Ruling

Time: 02:30–03:19

• Key Ruling: A New York judge will allow prosecutors to use advanced DNA evidence that links suspect Rex Heuerman to the Long Island Gilgo Beach murders.
• Details:
  • Utilized “whole genome sequencing” from rootless hair samples, marking its first use in a NY court.
  • The defense argues this evidence constitutes a “public health violation”; the judge will address that challenge later.
  • Quote: “Prosecutors will be allowed to use evidence gathered from advanced DNA testing that they say links Rex Heuerman to six of the seven women he’s accused of killing.”
    — Tanya J. Powers, Reporter (02:37)

5. Congressional Developments

Time: 03:19–03:36

• Incident: House rejected a resolution to remove NJ Congresswoman LaMonica McIver from a committee amid federal charges related to a visit to an immigration detention facility. Her trial is set for November.

6. Severe Weather: Pacific Hurricanes

Time: 03:36–04:03

• Update:
  • Hurricane Lorena: Strengthening off Baja California, Mexico. Warnings for up to 15 inches of rain, risk of flash floods and mudslides, potential impact in southwestern US.
  • Hurricane Kiko: Intensifying over open Pacific waters, moving toward Hawaii; significant effects expected to be minimal.

7. Culture & Entertainment: Radiohead Reunion

Time: 04:03–04:29

• Major Announcement: Radiohead to reunite for 20 shows across five European cities (Madrid, Bologna, London, Copenhagen, Berlin) in November — their first concerts together since 2018.
  • Quote: “Move over Oasis and other 90s bands back. Radiohead is reuniting for 20 shows in five cities across Europe ... The band last performed together in 2018.”
    — Chris Foster, Fox News (04:03)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “Your body is a gift from God ... what you put into your body is because of your relationship with your body and your God. I don't have that right.”
  — Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo (00:21)
• “We now have about 200 criminal illegal aliens who are scheduled to be detained here at this facility. The capacity will be up to 400.”
  — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem (01:13)
• “Prosecutors will be allowed to use evidence gathered from advanced DNA testing that they say links Rex Heuerman to six of the seven women he’s accused of killing.”
  — Tanya J. Powers, Reporter (02:37)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Florida Vaccine Mandate Announcement: 00:02–00:52
• ICE Facility at Angola Prison: 01:13–01:20
• Harvard Funding/Texas Abortion Law: 01:20–01:59
• Long Island Serial Killer DNA Ruling: 02:30–03:19
• Congresswoman LaMonica McIver Proceedings: 03:19–03:36
• Pacific Hurricane Updates: 03:36–04:03
• Radiohead Reunion Announcement: 04:03–04:29

This episode succinctly recapped diverse national news stories with concise reporting, highlighting ongoing debates about public health policy, criminal justice, natural disasters, and high-profile legal cases, with the energetic, urgent tone characteristic of Fox News hourly updates.